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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 970.83 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 970.83 and 625.35 is: 863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 970.83 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/970.83 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 970.83 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 607,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,108.54/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.35

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